Shipwreck Beads proudly offers the World's largest selection of beads! We carry thousands of intensely popular fire polished and seed beads at the world's best prices. Plus a vast selection of elegant crystals from top names like Swarovski and Preciosa. We hold an ever growing selection of beautiful gemstone beads. Check out our earthy selection of bone and horn or shell beads to add a completely natural look to your jewelry. Our fun and versatile plastic beads come in tons of vibrant colors and are great for kids. At over 80,000 square feet, our building is still nearly bursting with beads! Beads are cool. Beads are fun... for everyone!

Glass bead mixtures from India often appear to be dusty. This dusty grey material is called 'kiln wash' or 'slip' and is used to help the bead release from the wire upon which it was formed. Simply rinse your beads off in the sink or wipe off with a piece of cloth to remove the slip.